The State Building Code Council is entering the public comment period on the adoption and state amendments to the Group 2 Codes (IRC, IMC, UPC and WSEC-Residential).

Aug 16 2019

The Department of Commerce's Housing Finance Unit is soliciting applications for funds to build new affordable housing units or to acquire existing housing to be converted into affordable housing. Applications are due by noon on September 18.

HB 1290, a Department of Ecology (Ecology) request bill that was crafted with land developers, unanimously passed out of both chambers.

Apr 15 2019

Many cities have engaged and worked on HB 1406, which creates a sales tax revenue sharing program where cities can access a portion of the state sales tax to make local investments in affordable housing.

Apr 15 2019

One of the key housing related bills advancing this session, HB 1923, passed the Senate over the weekend.

Apr 12 2019

HB 1377 would require cities to provide a density bonus for affordable housing built on property owned by religious organizations but would allow the city to determine the scale and scope of that bonus consistent with local needs.